Burrell has previously appeared with Pharrell on the Jimmy Kimmel Show

Singer Janelle Monae, who also appears in the film, has condemned her colleague’s rant, saying “I unequivocally repudiate ANY AND ALL hateful comments against the LGBTQ community.” She added, “Today and tomorrow and the next day I will continue to stand with other like minded people who condemn any and all statements and actions that would seek to deny the basic humanity of our fellow brothers and sisters. We cannot sit Idly by nor will we speak silently when we are confronted with such violence against members of our community.”

Burrell took to Facebook to make an apology - of sorts - saying, “To every person who is dealing with a homosexual spirit I love you because God loves you, but God hates the sin in you and me.”

Ellen is yet to comment on the scandal, and at time of writing Burrell was still booked to appear on the show.